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playwear

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as in sportswear

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In recent years, as streetwear, sportswear and high fashion comingle, the humble cap has been given new life on the runways.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
The sportswear and sneaker brand could do better if faster-than-expected innovation drives full price sales, there’s stronger wholesale sell-through and a recovery in China.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of sportswear

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Frankies Bikinis and Barefoot Dreams have released their first collaborative capsule of cozy loungewear fashions — perfect for layering up amid the crisp fall air.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Thanks to their timeless, ageless look, the slip-ons complement any ensemble, from easy loungewear to elevated denim.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of loungewear

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Goldfarb — who clearly still has a soft spot for his years focusing on outerwear, when his hands were more directly on the wheel — recalled another jacket adventure, this time with the JL Colebrook brand.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Denim accounts for 35% to 40% of the business, with hoodies, dresses, joggers, outerwear, and other casual clothing filling out the wardrobe.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

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Founded by Kate Nixon in 2015, the brand has become known for its romantic sleepwear, feminine lace lingerie and thoughtful white bridal intimates collections.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
During the Italian section of the film, Miranda comes to Andy’s hotel room at an ungodly hour and Andy is still in her cool sleepwear.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

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Yet as influence continues to disseminate across different channels and actors, the question isn’t which brand-mega-influencer match-up will win the activewear influencer race, but how much weight these big names carry at this point in time.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Sweaters rose 41 percent during the holiday period, substantially exceeding their annual growth rate, while activewear increased 16 percent during the holidays despite a 2 percent decline in full-year units.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

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Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Fanning kicked off the press tour in a Robert Wun couture dress with a matching ballerina headpiece.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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Intimissimi, a leading player in the lingerie and underwear sector, is offering a moment of calm in a city defined by constant motion.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Upon entering the mock prison, the inmates underwent a strip-search and then had to put on loose-fitting smocks with no underwear.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of underwear

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The team’s 23-year-old in-house expert in men’s tailoring, Mario Vidal, also cut Carlos’s jackets to be wide on the shoulders and tight at the waist, adding further drama with exaggerated lapels.

— Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailoring

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